Monterey State Beach
Visit Monterey State Beach
Tours & day trips
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Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
4.9 out of 5 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
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1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row Sea Car Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
5.0 out of 5 with 2 reviews
Classes & workshops
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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
4.0 out of 5 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Popular places to visit
Maritime Museum
Follow the story of this fascinating area from the first inhabitants 6000 years ago, to the days of Cannery Row and beyond.
Monterey State Historic Park
Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.
Fisherman's Wharf
4/5(91 reviews)
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Dennis the Menace Playground
5/5(1 review)
Set up a picnic on the tranquil shore of Lake El Estero and let the kids run free in this sandy playground.
Golden State Theatre
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show at Monterey’s legendary movie palace, which has been delighting theatergoers since 1926.
San Carlos Cathedral
Admire ecclesiastical relics on display in the heritage center to learn about this cathedral, which is California’s oldest stone building.
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Hotel Abrego
755 Abrego Street, Monterey, CA
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.